Willie Robertson told Rep. Vance McAllister to work things out privately after video surfaced of him kissing a staffer, said the congressman Tuesday.

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Greg Hilburn
Gannett Louisiana

MONROE - U.S. Rep. Vance McAllister, whose candidacy was bolstered by the endorsements of the "Duck Dynasty" stars, said Willie Robertson told him to focus on his family following this week's scandal in which the married congressman admitted to having an affair with a staffer.

The famous Robertsons, who operate the Duck Commander company in West Monroe, filmed campaign spots for McAllister during last fall's election in which the Republican candidate from Swartz pulled off an unlikely upset.